Iffley Road is in Oxford and in Oxford district. OX4 4AE is located in the Donnington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Oxford East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 4AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: OX4 4AF, OX4 4AG, OX4 4BD, OX4 4AQ, OX4 1TH, OX4 1TE, OX4 4AJ, OX4 4AP, OX4 1TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding OX4 4AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 54% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 46% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around OX4 4AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 64.5% | 60.7% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 22.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23% | 24.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.8% | 59.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 30.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around OX4 4AE this area, 5.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 70.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 5.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -13.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 12.9% | -7.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.6% | 70.5% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 36.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78.6% | 77.3% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -4.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 71.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 11.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75% | 71.4% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 14.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Iffley Road was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Donnington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Iffley Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Donnington and the 111th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Oxford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2011-03-31 | £482,538 |
| 296 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2010-10-28 | £473,800 |
| 296 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2004-08-20 | £528,747 |
| 298 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2003-05-15 | £582,794 |
| 290 - 292 Iffley Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2001-05-29 | £2,276,332 |
OX4 4AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in OX4 4AE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comper Nursery School Hertford Street , OX4 3AJ | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grandpont Nursery School Whitehouse Road , OX1 4QH | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Slade Nursery School Titup Hall Drive , Headington OX3 8QQ | 4out of 4 | 3,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Nursery School Grundy Crescent , Kennington OX1 5PS | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headington Quarry Nursery School Quarry School Place , Headington OX3 8LH | 4out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise Primary School Boundary Brook Road , OX4 4AN | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Frideswide Church of England Primary School Cricket Road , OX4 3DJ | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East Oxford Primary School Union Street , Cowley OX4 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine of Canterbury RC CofE Upper School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DX | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 650 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greyfriars Catholic School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory the Great VA Catholic Secondary School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford School Glanville Road , OX4 2AU | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Isis Church of England Controlled Middle School Meadow Lane , OX4 1TJ | - not rated | 518 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Donnington Middle School Cornwallis Road , OX4 3NH | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic Middle School Cricket Road , Cowley OX4 3DR | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Cowley Community School Temple Road , Cowley OX4 2HD | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Upton Church of England Middle School Sandford Road , Littlemore OX4 4PU | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin College Dunstan Road , Old Headington OX3 9BZ | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Donnington Language Resource Base C/O Donnington Middle School , Cornwallis Road OX4 3NH | - not rated | 617 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iffley Mead School Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | - not rated | 698 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iffley Academy Iffley Turn , OX4 4DU | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Magdalen College School Cowley Place , OX4 1DZ | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Unit Beauchamp Lane , Cowley OX4 3LF | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silvie | 281 Iffley Road, Oxford | 107 yd | |
| Donnington Doorstep Family Centre | Townsend Square, Oxford | 228 yd | |
| The Magdalen Arms | 243 Iffley Road, Oxford | 296 yd | |
| Bannisters | 245 Iffley Road, Oxford | 296 yd | |
| Hamblin Bread | 247 Iffley Road, Oxford | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Nepalese Restaurant And Bar | Donnington Arms, 147 - 151 Howard Street | 435 yd | |
| The Rusty Bicycle | 28 Magdalen Road, Oxford | 453 yd | |
| The Chester Arms | The Chester, 19 Chester Street | 543 yd | |
| The City Arms, 88th Street, Value Mighty, Sin City Burger | The City Arms, 288 Cowley Road | 877 yd | |
| The Fir Tree | 163 Iffley Road, Oxford | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Fish Shop | 287A Iffley Road, Oxford | 107 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 387 Cowley Road, Oxford | 874 yd | |
| Sunny | 286 Cowley Road, Oxford | 877 yd | |
| Tsang's Kitchen | 147 Iffley Road, Oxford | 878 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 250 Cowley Road, Oxford | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 297 Iffley Road, Oxford | 58 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 217 - 219 Cowley Road, Oxford | 930 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Oxford Cowley Express (2990), 159 - 161 Cowley Road | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Donnington Recreation Ground FREELANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| St Mary And St John Church Of England Primary School MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| St Gregory The Great Catholic School CRICKET ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 649 yd |
| Jackdaw Lane Park Meadow Lane | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Clearwater Fitness Club (Oxford) (Closed) Cowley Road | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Florence Park | tennis courts | 912 yd |
| The University Of Oxford - Lincoln College Sports Ground BARTLEMAS CLOSE | grass pitches | 983 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.